Politics

Oakland’s Largest Homeless Camp Dodges the Bullet—for Now

Oakland’s Largest Homeless Camp Dodges the Bullet—for Now Oakland’s Largest Homeless Camp Dodges the Bullet—for Now

Under a freeway maze near a train yard, residents of Oakland’s largest and oldest encampment are being forced to leave. Where will they go?

Aug 17, 2022 / Feature / David Bacon

Yuh-Line Niou and Mondaire Jones

New York Progressives Team Up to Bash a Rival. The Loser Is “The New York Times.” New York Progressives Team Up to Bash a Rival. The Loser Is “The New York Times.”

The paper’s endorsement of a wealthy white attorney in a newly created congressional district provoked a serious backlash.

Aug 16, 2022 / Joan Walsh

I Hope Liz Cheney Wins, but I Couldn’t Vote for Her

I Hope Liz Cheney Wins, but I Couldn’t Vote for Her I Hope Liz Cheney Wins, but I Couldn’t Vote for Her

Cheney is appealing for Democratic crossover votes in today’s Wyoming primary, but she’s still a right-wing zealot.

Aug 16, 2022 / John Nichols

McDonald’s workers striking against sexual harassment

With This Fast-Food Bill, California Could Help All Essential Workers With This Fast-Food Bill, California Could Help All Essential Workers

Gavin Newsom may have a chance to prove his commitment to the working class.

Aug 16, 2022 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

pregnant woman with a laptop

Democrats Are Holding Up a Bill to Protect Pregnant Workers Democrats Are Holding Up a Bill to Protect Pregnant Workers

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act has enough votes to pass if brought to the floor and would bring meaningful relief for thousands of pregnant workers.

Aug 16, 2022 / Bryce Covert

A woman wears a mask in reference to Texas Governor that says

How One Progressive City Is Fighting to Decriminalize Abortion How One Progressive City Is Fighting to Decriminalize Abortion

As part of a growing movement, municipalities like Austin are finding ways to protect their most vulnerable citizens in a post-Roe world.

Aug 15, 2022 / Mary Tuma

Send Lawyers, Guns and Money!

Send Lawyers, Guns and Money! Send Lawyers, Guns and Money!

The NRA’s Wayne LaPierre steals himself.

Aug 15, 2022 / OppArt / Robbie Conal

Oil Pump Jack

Why Are Fossil Fuel Companies Funding Climate Change Research? Why Are Fossil Fuel Companies Funding Climate Change Research?

As oil and gas companies report record profits, the Fossil Free Research campaign calls on universities to refuse their donations and maintain independence.

Aug 15, 2022 / StudentNation / Ilana Cohen

Donald Trump supporters stormed the Capitol building

The Twilight Years of American Hegemony The Twilight Years of American Hegemony

What could better fit an America in decline than a president in decline, the more radically so the better?

Aug 15, 2022 / Tom Engelhardt

Mandela Barnes

Wisconsin Primary Results Are Full of Good News for Mandela Barnes Wisconsin Primary Results Are Full of Good News for Mandela Barnes

Ron Johnson’s Democratic challenger shows strength where the incumbent US senator shows vulnerability.

Aug 12, 2022 / John Nichols

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